The Latest News, Events, and Information on or Related to Childhood Apraxia of Speech

November 26, 2013

CASANA News

THE APRAXIA CENTER – ON DEMAND WEBINAR LIBRARYWe are happy to announce our new on-demand webinar library. The Apraxia Center On-Demand Webinars library enables those interested in boosting their learning about childhood apraxia of speech to purchase and view educational webinars at a time convenient to the individual. According to CASANA’s Director of Education, Kathy Hennessy, “With a wide range of topics and a world-wide audience, there was always a fair number of people who wanted to register for our live webinars, but could not due to the time constraints. I am so excited that CASANA can now also offer recorded versions of live webinars in the Apraxia Center On-Demand Webinar Library. We will continue to build the Library and add new titles every month.” Click here to access the Webinar Library.

UPCOMING CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH INTENSIVE TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR SLPSWe are currently receiving applications for the 2014 Childhood Apraxia of Speech Intensive Training Institute which will be held July 30, 2014 – August 3, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Duquesne University’s Department of Speech-Language Pathology. This intensive training experience is intended to provide North American-based speech-language pathologists, who already have significant experience with CAS, an opportunity to become “master” clinicians who can serve as local/regional experts and potential mentors for other clinicians. A highly competitive program, the Institute accepts only 20 candidates in the program. Accepted applicants pay for room, board, travel, and materials, while CASANA provides over 30 hours of specialized, advanced training with three CAS Expert faculty members and ongoing professional mentoring. Funding for the specialized training and mentoring is made possible by donors and supporters of the Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech® as well as in-kind support from the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Duquesne University. Click here to learn more and download the application. Applications are due on or before December 20, 2013.

2014 10TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECHNashville, Tennessee – July 10 – 12, 2014
CASANA is proud to announce the 10thAnnual National Conference on Childhood Apraxia of Speech to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, July 10-12, 2014 at the Hilton Downtown Nashville Hotel and Conference Center. The conference will offer lectures and information focusing, not just on children’s speech skills, but also their overall language development, educational and developmental needs. The variety of sessions offered will meet the learning needs of each individual who wishes to attend. Registration is expected to open by April 1, 2014.

CASANA’s annual conference features national experts and other speakers who will discuss all aspects of apraxia of speech in children, including assessment, treatment methods, education, and more.The conference is appropriate for parents, family members, speech-language pathologists, general education and special education administrators and teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, preschool administrators and teachers, higher education faculty, and professional development staff.

1.2 ASHA CE credits will be offered for speech-language pathologists in attendance. Additional CEU’s will be available to those professionals attending pre-conference sessions and/or the Keynote Address. Current and updated information as it becomes available can be found by clicking here

Call for Presentations – We are accepting applications for those who are interested in presenting at next summer’s national conference in Nashville, Tennessee! Our program focuses on presenting current best practices with emphasis, whenever possible, on evidence-based information through sessions and keynote presentations. The overall conference objectives are to share practical ideas and approaches, and to provide a continuum of information on topics of interest and concern to both new and experienced conference attendees (both parents and professionals). ASHA Continuing Education Units will be offered for this conference. Click here to go to the 2014 CAS National Conference webpage.

2013 CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH RESEARCH SYMPOSIUMIn February 2013, CASANA held the 2013 CAS Research Symposium, bringing together the world’s top researchers and CASANA representatives to share and discuss the “state of the art” in childhood apraxia of speech research. We are pleased to report that videos of the four scientific presentation sections are now available for viewing by all concerned with children with apraxia. To access the videos, one must first register and then will be sent a password and link via email. For more information, click here. The symposium and videos were made possible thanks to funds raised through the Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech® .

Six Year Old Danny Keefe & his “Band of Brothers” inspire the world – All those who care about children with apraxia of speech and other disabilities were brought to tears last week as the story of Danny (who has childhood apraxia of speech) and his friends on the Bridgewater Badgers peewee football team emerged. According to news reports, when Danny’s friend and team quarterback Tommy Cooney heard Danny was getting picked on because of the way he speaks, he took it upon himself to do something about it and got the whole team involved. This group of children captured the hearts of the world as the story spread. Kudos to all of the wonderful children involved with this story and also to the parents who have raised them to be so compassionate! EnterpriseNews.com, 11/22/2013 – Good Morning America – Play of the Day (video)

Holiday Shopping Opportunities to Raise Apraxia Awareness!

Are you like us? Always looking for ways to start a conversation or raise awareness about apraxia? Check out some of our newest Apraxia Awareness products available in the Apraxia-KIDS Store. Many make great stocking stuffers or fantastic presents for your favorite people!

2014 Childhood Calendar

This beautiful calendar features children with apraxia of speech as well as quotes and phrases about communication and self expression, a perfect gift for grandparents, parents, SLPs, teachers, and others! The annual calendar is a project initiated by Atlanta photographer Oana Hogrefe and we are so grateful she selected CASANA and our apraxia cause as the beneficiary of this year’s proceeds! Order the calendar.

Apraxia Awareness Shambala Bracelet

This new awareness bracelet is sure to grab attention! The bracelet is made from blue jasper and silver, blue which represents our color of hope, and also includes our official Apraxia symbol charm dangle. Limited quantity available for the holidays so get your now! Order the bracelet here.

This year’s holiday ornament is a beautiful polished pewter star with embossing of our Apraxia logo and official tagline, “Every child deserves a voice“. This is a perfect gift for parents, therapists, educators or anyone who holds a child with apraxia dear to their heart. You can purchase the ornament here.

The Latest News, Events, and Information on or Related to Childhood Apraxia of Speech

July 19, 2013

CASANA News

2013 NATIONAL CONFERENCE WRAP UP

The 2013 National Conference on Childhood Apraxia of Speech is now behind us and over 320 enthusiastic participants headed home to four countries and over 40 states. Perhaps the most energizing conference yet, attendees were raving about the sessions, speakers, venue, and “lift” that the conference had this year. Read all about the conference and where we will be next year in 2014! Click here.

CASANA REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS – APRAXIA RESEARCH

We currently have an open Request for Applications (RFA) for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Research grants. CASANA will award grants to both established researchers, and has added a component to fund up to $5,000 for Ph.D. student dissertation research that is directly related to Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Grant applications are due on August 1, 2013. For more information, click here. Funding for CASANA Apraxia Research Grants is made possible due to funds raised by The Walk for Children with Apraxia®

The Perils of Giving Kids IQ Tests – What if we started putting our faith and bets behind our students’ effort and potential rather than a two- or three-digit number determined by a single instance of testing? What if we praised our students’ efforts to learn and grow and improve rather than praised them for showing up at school or on the soccer field, label affixed and prominently displayed? What if we watched those kids carefully, and taught them that they are not the measure of their IQ, but of their efforts to do their very best with what they have? The Atlantic

Philadelphia, PA Workshop – Apraxia “Plus”: Common Co-Existing Issues & Management Strategies in Children with Apraxia of Speech with Dr. Ruth Stoeckel of the Mayo Clinic (ASHA CEUs will be offered) Click here for more information

The Latest News, Events, and Information on or Related to Childhood Apraxia of Speech

May 23, 2013

FIRST APRAXIA AWARENESS DAY A GREAT SUCCESS

Thanks to all who participated in the first Apraxia Awareness Day on May 14th! By all accounts, it was a huge success! Highlights included thousands of people sharing information about apraxia on Facebook and Twitter; newstories, blogs and media coverage; an Apraxia Hall of Fame demonstrating the Face of Apraxia in hundreds of children’s lives; schools both sharing and commemorating the day through lessons and activities; and numerous states and the U.S. Congress providing official recognition and proclamations. See below for just some of those highlights:

Apraxia Awareness Day News Coverage – Below are some of the media and TV coverage of the day. More spots aired, however, they are not available online. All the families involved did an exceptional job!!

Many parents took to the blogs in order to raise apraxia awareness and to share what it meant to them and to their child. Their writing is quite moving and inspiring. We’ve tried to capture those writings on a Pinterest Board so that readers can go to one online place to get connected with them. (Please note: for technical reason’s some blogs would not “pin” so our apologies if any blog is not included!) Apraxia Awareness Day Parent Blog Writing Pinterest Board

COUNTDOWN TO THE 2013 NATIONAL CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH CONFERENCE

Registration is well under way for the 2013 National Conference on CAS. The conference will offer lectures and information focusing, not just on children’s speech skills, but also their overall language development, educational and developmental needs. The variety of sessions offered will meet the learning needs of each individual who wishes to attend. The conference will be held in Denver, Colorado at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, July 11-13, 2013. CASANA’s annual conference features national experts who will discuss all aspects of apraxia of speech in children, including assessment, treatment methods, education, and more.

The conference is appropriate for parents, family members, speech-language pathologists, general education and special education administrators and teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, preschool administrators and teachers, higher education faculty, and professional development staff.

1.2 ASHA CE credits will be offered for speech-language pathologists in attendance.

The CASANA staff is planning some exciting extra activities this year, including;

• Special session for siblings conducted by apraxia expert David W. Hammer at no extra cost

• Join the CASANA Staff for some relaxation and libation at the Rt. 25 Taphouse and Kitchen

NEW APRAXIA BOOK RELEASED – Anything But Silent: A Families Journey Through Childhood Apraxia of Speech

The newest book on Childhood Apraxia of Speech is selling like crazy! “What would you go through as a parent to give your child the power of speech?” This is the phrase that catches you as you read the back cover of the new book Anything But Silent. If you are a parent, you are thinking.. “I would go to the ends of the earth for this child.” And what if you are a child struggling just to be understood? What is going on for you? Well this book, by Kathy and Kate Hennessy, has it all. It is shared from the perspective of both parent and child. CASANA is very proud to be offering Anything But Silent for sale in our Apraxia-KIDS store. Author Kathy Hennessy is none other than CASANA’s incredible Director of Education and mom of two young adult children who grew up with apraxia. Kate is her 23 year old daughter who shares an insider’s view of what may go on in the mind of a youngster diagnosed with apraxia. Order your copy here!

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